K.C. Strings Blog

Getting a musical instrument for the first time is a very exciting experience! Although having a ...

While some bows are made with synthetic bow hair, the majority of bows use genuine horsehair. Because horsehair is similar...

I Just Had an Accident! Help!     If you just had an accident with your instrument it can be scary and you might not know what to do next. Here...

Purchasing a Bow.. Purchasing a new instrument can be a daunting task. There are seemingly endless possibilities of woods, varnishes, luthiers, e...

Learning the violin as an adult! Knowing how to play a musical instrument is an exciting prospect for most people, and many people dream of being...

Violas! Why are there so many jokes about the viola?   Those who are in the strings community and, to some degree, those in the world of instrume...

Anton in the shop. From the Interview: At the end of our correspondence I asked Anton Krutz if he had any philosophical thoughts he would like to...

Purchasing a new bow! Having a good bow is one of the most important steps in achieving the quality experience that you desire while playing musi...

What to Look For in a Violin/Viola Pickup? Violins and violas are fairly loud for their size, and can do very well to fill up a room with sound w...

Purchasing a new instrument? Whether you are looking to make your first instrument purchase or are looking to upgrade what you currently have, he...

Violin Instruction! How Do I Find a Private Lessons Instructor? Are you interested in learning to play a stringed instrument or already playing a...

Private Lessons? Many students who play in the orchestra at their school, along with their parents, grapple with the question of private lessons ...